This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and th... (Full plot summary below)
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This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans, isn't just about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek, a recluse aging former surfer, living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two.
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| WORLD Megan BashamOn the surface, this may not sound like a particularly original idea, but director Ash Brannon handles the "documentary" framing device so well, adults may forget they are watching a cartoon. |
| Associated PressChristy LemireThe fact that LaBeouf can read a line like, 'Winners find a way no matter what' -- and not sound corny -- is emblematic of what makes Surf's Up such an enjoyable ride. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Clifford...surprise, Surf's Up turns out to be a small winner, a cute animal animation that works its surfer world with offbeat humor. |
| Hollywood.comKit BowenSurf's Up shoots you right through the tube. |
| Newark Star-LedgerLisa RoseThe jaunty sports story contains colorful characters, witty wisecracks and kinetic surf scenes. It's refreshing to see an animated family film that doesn't look like it was made on autopilot. |
| Groucho ReviewsPeter CanaveseWhat's black and white and brings in the green? |
| The OklahomanBrandy McDonnellWhat truly sets Surf's Up apart is the natural dialogue. The filmmakers brought the actors together to record their lines, an unusual step for an animated movie. The extra effort pays off. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldPaul ByrnesIt's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes. |
| New Zealand HeraldRussell BaillieCreating the Big Lebowski of Antarctic waterfowl is just one of many inspired touches to this warmly funny romp. It more than makes up for the fact that Surf's Up missed the crest of the wave in penguin flicks. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliIf you have to see one penguin movie, this is it. |
